A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 638641 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 638685 epoch_slot_no: 12285 block_no: 638610 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-18 17:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeab8e4c7323dc94f313c53b5459b04f17881901bb7d5d05e50677b54ec9994b7Block Operator
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